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LA Is Finally Cleaning Up Its Infamous "Graffiti Towers" Before The Olympics Arrives

The unfinished Oceanwide Plaza towers in downtown Los Angeles have become notorious as a massive canvas for graffiti artists and a magnet for urban explorers. These abandoned high-rises, covered in tags visible across the city skyline, symbolize the project's failure and downtown's struggle with a prominent eyesore. However, the infamous graffiti-covered towers are slated for cleaning within the next 90 days. This commitment comes from the project's proposed new owner, KPC Development Co., as reported by NBC Los Angeles. KPC Development Co. has agreed to remove the graffiti as a condition for the city to withdraw its objection to the project's revised bankruptcy plan. This agreement allows for the cleanup to commence before construction resumes. If the bankruptcy court approves the sale, KPC plans to complete the development, which will feature apartments, a hotel, restaurants, and retail spaces. The company will bear the costs of the graffiti removal. Local residents have expressed relief and welcomed the announcement, viewing the cleanup as a crucial step in improving downtown Los Angeles ahead of the 2028 Olympics. The cleanup of the Oceanwide Plaza towers is seen as a starting point for broader improvements in the city before hosting the global event.
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